4 Oral Health Myths Debunked That Everyone Needs to Know

AD | 4 Oral Health Myths Debunked That Everyone Needs to Know

We know our physical and mental health is super important. It’s talked about a lot and I’m glad, because it does need to be addressed. But something that I don’t see talked about enough is our oral health. 

Taking care of our mouths is paramount, but there’s lots of misconceptions around what we should and shouldn’t be doing. How many times have you seen information that you just believe because it sounds like it makes sense? I know I have many times only to find out that it wasn’t true.

So today I’m teaming up with DenTek to tackle some misconceptions surrounding our oral health and debunking some myths. Let’s get educated on oral care and do the best we can for our mouths.

4 Oral Health Myths Debunked

Yellow teeth equals unclean 

Have you heard that yellow teeth means that they are unclean? That it’s a sign of poor oral health? Because I have. But, this isn’t true at all. Yell, Yellow teeth can be a symptom of poor oral health care, but it doesn’t mean that your teeth are unhealthy.

There are many factors that can cause yellow teeth such as ageing as the outer enamel of your teeth can start to wear away. Certain foods can also contribute to yellow teeth.

Sugar is the biggest cause of cavities 

Growing up I was always told that sugar causes cavities. I think a lot of us have been led to believe this but actually, plaque is the cause of cavities in our teeth.

Although sugar can be a contributing factor, it’s not the main reason people end up with cavities. It’s best to keep on top of plaque build up as this is what will cause them.

Brushing your teeth harder and longer makes them cleaner 

This is one I have fallen victim to. I used to think that if I brushed my teeth harder and for longer that I would have healthier teeth because brushing is good for your teeth right? So brushing longer must produce better results.

This is false! If you are constantly brushing harder you can wear away the enamel on your teeth which will have the reverse effect. It can also cause receding gums as well, so it’s best to leave the heavy hand in the past.

You should wait until after you eat breakfast to brush your teeth 

This is another piece of information I believed to be true. I thought that waiting until after eating breakfast it would help my teeth more but oh boy was I wrong.

It’s best to brush your teeth beforehand because it can help to wash out the bacteria in your mouth that has been multiplying overnight. It also helps to add a protective barrier to your teeth which fights against acid in your food.

There’s a lot of misleading information out there regarding your teeth and oral care, so it’s important to know what’s true and what’s false to make sure you’re doing the best you can for your mouth. 

To learn more about oral care and get the low down when it comes to keeping your mouth in tip top condition, check out DenTeks page Tooth Be Told: Debunking Dental Myths and Misconceptions

Surprised by any of the myths debunked here? Let me know in the comments. 

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